WWE Great Balls of Fire Predictions

WWE’s first ever Great Balls of Fire show will take place on Sunday, July 9 on the WWE Network. It’ll feature a Universal Championship match between Brock Lesnar and Samoa Joe, an ambulance match between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman, and a 30-minute iron man match for the Raw Tag Team Titles between the Hardys, and Cesaro and Sheamus.

In total, there are eight matches on the card — there could end up being nine if Finn Balor vs. Elias Samson happens — and yours truly is here to predict each one of them.

Neville (C) vs. Akira Tozawa (Cruiserweight Championship)

It’s highly unlikely that WWE will take the Cruiserweight Title off of Neville on the pre-show after he’s had such a dominant run. So, predicting this one is easy.

Pick: Neville

Enzo Amore vs. Big Cass

In the long run, the Enzo Amore and Big Cass breakup will be bad for both men, but for now, it’ll only be bad for Enzo, as he’ll probably get killed in this match, and in this feud if it continues after Sunday’s show.

Pick: Big Cass

Bray Wyatt vs. Seth Rollins

When WWE first booked this match, I couldn’t quite figure out who they were going to give the win to. But, Seth Rollins is the cover boy for the upcoming WWE 2K18 video game, which means that he’ll probably get the win here. However, I’m not confident about my pick.

Pick: Seth Rollins

Roman Reigns vs. Braun Strowman (Ambulance Match)

Originally, Braun Strowman was booked to win this match, but Roman Reigns is going to be in the Universal Championship match at SummerSlam, which means that he might get the win here. However, I think that Strowman will pick up the win, which will establish him as a future contender for Raw’s main title after Reigns takes it off of Lesnar next month.

Pick: Braun Strowman

The Miz (C) vs. Dean Ambrose (Intercontinental Championship)

I’m hoping, and predicting that The Miz will win this match, just so this feud can end.

Pick: The Miz

Cesaro and Sheamus (C) vs. The Hardy Boyz (Raw Tag Team Titles)

This will be a 30-minute iron man match, so expect to see the two teams trade a couple of falls. But, in the end, it’ll be Cesaro and Sheamus who come out on top, as WWE reportedly isn’t planning on putting the Tag Titles back on the Hardys anytime soon.

Pick: Cesaro and Sheamus

Alexa Bliss (C) vs. Sasha Banks

Rumor has it that Alexa Bliss will defend the Raw Women’s Championship against Nia Jax at SummerSlam. Furthermore, several months ago, Dave Meltzer reported that Vince McMahon is unwilling to fully get behind Sasha Banks because he feels like she’s injury prone, so, there’s that.

Pick: Alexa Bliss

Finn Balor vs. Elias Samson (if it happens)

Another rumor surrounding this Sunday’s Great Balls of Fire show is that there will be an impromptu match between Finn Balor and Elias Samson, and if it ends up happening, I don’t see how WWE can justify beating Balor.

Pick: Finn Balor

Brock Lesnar (C) vs. Samoa Joe (WWE Universal Championship)

It looks like WWE is going to go with Brock Lesnar vs. Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship at SummerSlam, which means that Lesnar will retain on Sunday. However, he’ll likely lose the title to Reigns in August, which might free him up for another run with Samoa Joe.

Pick: Brock Lesnar